Black and Tan Coonhound, a dog with an excellent sense of smell

Dogs have a much more developed sense of smell than ours, but in the case of the Black and Tan Coonhound its ability to perceive odors is extraordinary. In fact, this has always been one of the preferred skills for humans. But he is also a wonderful friend who will quickly be loved by his family.

As it is an unknown breed in many places and we want you to be well informed of all that there are, this time we are going to let you know 🙂.

Origin and history of the Black and Tan Coonhound

There are two theories about the history of this breed. The primera of them it says that it descends from the Talbot hound, which lived a thousand years ago in the United States. The inhabitants of the mountains of the Ozarks and the Smokies were selecting the specimens that most interested them and crossed them to give rise to the breed that we know today.

Another theory However, he explains that it actually comes from a cross between Fox Hounds and Bloodhounds, which were imported from England to North America in the XNUMXth century.

Physical characteristics

It is a large dog, with a weight of about 38kg and a height of between 58 and 68cm, the females being a little smaller than the males. Its body is robust, strong, composed of a highly developed skeleton and muscle mass. The hair is short, dense, and jet black in color with tan spots above the eyes, on both sides of the mouth, on the chest, on the extremities and on the inner side of the thighs.

Has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years.

Behavior and personality

The Black and Tan Coonhound he is a very intelligent and brave dog who loves to follow interesting scent trails. Likewise, he will not hesitate to go in search of a possible prey as soon as the opportunity arises, but be careful, this does not mean that he has a strong character, but rather the opposite: he likes the company of people and can get to be very loving with your family.

It will just have to be trained, like any other dog, from the first day he comes home so that, as an adult, he knows how to relate to others.

Caring for the Black and Tan Coonhound

Food

The Black and Tan Coonhound It must be fed with a Barf, Yum diet, or with feed rich in meat and / or fish. If you opt for the latter option, it is advisable that the size of the kibble is adequate for large breed dogs. And, if you give it a feed for small dogs, as the size is quite smaller, it could choke, especially if it eats quickly. On the contrary, if the size is correct, it will chew the food more and therefore the risk of problems will be minimal.

If we talk about the times it has to eat, it will depend on the needs of the dog itself. During his youth he will need to eat 3 to 5 times, but as he grows and matures, he will need to eat 2 or 3 times a day.

Hygiene

The shiny hair of your dog needs a series of care to be well. The monthly bath and daily brushing must be part of your life. You should also check their ears and eyes from time to time to make sure they are clean and healthy. In the event that you see that they are dirty, smell bad and / or have lumps, consult your vet.

Exercise

It is a rather calm dog, that you will enjoy family outings. But be careful, it is also very important to stimulate his mind, for example, teaching him tricks or interacting with him through interactive games for dogs.

"Salud"

As for the health of the Black and Tan Coonhound, it is not bad in general, quite the opposite. You may have the odd cold or flu, like any other dog, but the breed does not have its own diseases, as it does with others.

But the risk of getting sick will be low if you take him in for a vaccination, and every time you suspect he's unwell. For example, if he is losing his appetite, has a fever, and / or is listless, you should contact a veterinary professional for examination and treatment.

Price 

If you are prepared to live some incredible years with a loving and noble dog, you should keep in mind that a puppy costs around $400.

Photos of the Black and Tan Coonhound

This is a breed with a heartwarming face and look. If you would like to see more images of her, you just have to click on each of the ones that we show you below: